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Reimagining corporate responsibility to respect human rights - Erika George

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Is it possible for corporations to prioritize profits and respect for human rights, including the right to a clean and healthy environment? Erika George thinks so, and she has the business acumen to back up her claim. George highlights what you can do today to influence the companies you choose to do business with.

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In 1948 the United Nations issued a Universal Declaration of Human Rights that laid out a common standard of fundamental rights to be universally protected. But how much do you know about the rights and freedoms everyone, everywhere - including you - is entitled to? Explore this page to learn more about the history, philosophy and practice of ensuring universal human rights, brought to you in partnership with the Open Society Foundations.

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